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Center for Zoonoses Research: A Renewed Commitment to One Health
July 6, 2026 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome.  By 1960, human brucellosis had declined dramatically from its peak of 6,321 U.S. cases in 1947, thanks to coordinated efforts among government, farmers, veterinarians,…
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Center for Zoonoses Research: Still a Vital Need

June 30, 2026 / News

Research Partners Sought More than 65 years after the University of Illinois Board of Trustees established the Center for Zoonoses Research (CZR), its mission remains central to human and animal health. In April, the College…
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Get to Know Rachel Dorney

June 23, 2026 / Get to Know

Rachel Dorney is the clinical coordinator for Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery service. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I began working at the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 as extra…
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Research Spotlight: Kari Foss

June 08, 2026 / Research Spotlight

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? I study how advanced MRI techniques can be applied to the canine…
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New World Screwworm Case Confirmed in U.S.

June 05, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), which was confirmed in a Texas calf on June 3, 2026, is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and, less commonly, people and birds, according to the…
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Where Avian Nutrition and Health Intersect

June 02, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Appropriate nutrition in veterinary patients is a cornerstone of preventative medicine. This is especially true in companion birds, yet diet-related disease remains one of the most common problems encountered by avian veterinarians. Many pet birds…
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Emily Rolson

Staff Spotlight: Emily Rolson

June 02, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Rolson is a customer services supervisor at the University of Illinois Small Animal Clinic. Tell us about your background. I grew up in a small town just outside of Champaign-Urbana, where I still live today….
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